Salem Essentials: Post-ITC Risks 2026 Batteries
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Must-Have Guide to Stable Power—Beat Step-Down Chaos and Survive Hikes Risk-Free
Introduction
Utah's solar future looks dim. US solar installs dropped 7% in Q1 2025 to 10.8 GWdc. Homes face higher bills. Rocky Mountain Power's 18.1% rate hike adds up to $14.28 monthly starting February 2025. Salem families see more blackouts. Over 100 solar firms failed in 2024-2025. What battery essentials keep you powered post-ITC?
Pain Points Analysis
Utah's solar market drops fast. Fresh data shows US solar installs fell 7% year-over-year to 10.8 GWdc in Q1 2025. Q2 2025 was down 24% from Q2 2024. Utah faces a 30% market contraction from high interest rates. Homeowner interest spiked 205% in July 2025 from ITC fears. The ITC expires December 31, 2025, with no extensions—this could cut clean energy 57-72% over a decade. Residential demand may drop 26% in 2026. Utah's RESTC ends for new systems too. Rocky Mountain Power's rate hike, lowered from 30.6% proposed to 18.1%, adds 4.7% phased or $4.31-$14.28 monthly to average bills starting February 2025. Rates rise from 10.96 to 12.94 cents per kWh. Over 100 solar bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like Sunnova's Chapter 11 in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt, SunPower's collapse, and Solar Mosaic halting loans. Battery waits hit 2-6 months from rush. Competitor prices spike without incentives, with Powerwall installs averaging $17k. Here are seven pains, simple for Salem families.
ITC Step-Down Stress: The 30% federal credit phases out at end of 2025. No extensions. Salem families worry about missing it and losing thousands. A 205% interest spike causes install delays up to six months.
Rate Hikes Squeeze Wallets: Rocky Mountain Power's 18.1% increase (4.7% phased) jumps rates to 12.94 cents per kWh starting February 2025. Bills rise $4.31-$14.28 monthly. Utah's demand booms, worsening costs.
Solar Firm Bankruptcies: Over 100 failures in 2024-2025, like Sunnova in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt. High debt and rates cause this. Many depend on incentives. Post-2025, more could close, leaving projects unfinished.
Price Spikes Post-ITC: No credit means costs rise 50-100%. Competitors hike quotes amid 26% demand drop in 2026. Salem homes could pay double for batteries.
Battery Wait Times: Waits stretch 2-6 months due to high demand. Prices average $17k installed. Without ITC, spikes leave families open to blackouts.
Warranty Losses: Bankrupt installers like Solar Mosaic mean worthless warranties. Real 2025 cases show customers stuck with broken systems.
Unfinished Installs: Deadline rush leads to errors. Miss 2025? No credit, higher bills. Salem risks half-done jobs if firms fail.
Most Utah solar companies depend on ITC margins. They will hike prices 50-100% or shut down post-2025, stranding customers.
Solution Section
You can beat these pains. Ask Solar Mike's Instant Tax Rebate Program solves them all. As a Tesla Preferred Installer, we provide battery essentials like Tesla Powerwall 3 and EG4 ESS for Salem homes.
We deduct 30% upfront—no wait, no risk if install delays past 2025. We take the hit.
Value: Tesla Powerwall 3 for $12,000 installed vs. $24k-$26k elsewhere. Rocky Mountain Power rebate? Drops to $10,000. No future jumps—our structure stays stable.
Urgency: ITC ends 12/31/2025. Proof: Tesla partnership and risk-absorbing setup ensure we thrive.
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Conclusion
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